lùn wén
essay
In Chinese, 'essay' is translated as '论文' (lùn wén). This term could be used in almost the exact same contexts as in English. For instance, students would write a '论文' for their coursework, and a researcher might publish a '论文' about their latest findings.
wǒ zhèngzài xiě wǒ de lùnwén.
I am writing my thesis.
The speaker is currently engaged in the process of writing their thesis.
nǐ de lùnwén zuò de zěnme yàng le?
How's your thesis coming along?
The speaker is asking the person about the progress of their thesis.
zhè cì de lùnwén zhǔtí shì shénme?
What is the theme of this thesis?
The speaker is asking about the theme or main subject of the current thesis.
qǐng tígōng guānyú zhè piān lùnwén de fǎnkuì.
Please provide feedback about this thesis.
The speaker requests feedback about a thesis.
tā de lùnwén huòdéle hǎopíng.
His thesis received positive reviews.
The man's thesis has earned positive feedback.
lùnwén xūyào zài xià zhōu tíjiāo.
The thesis needs to be submitted by next week.
The due date for the thesis submission is the following week.
tā wèi wánchéng lùnwén ér áoyè.
She stayed up late to finish her thesis.
The speaker is sacrificing sleep to complete her thesis.
tā tōngguòle lùnwén dábiàn.
She passed her thesis defense.
The woman successfully defended her thesis during a formal presentation.
zhè piān lùnwén de yánjiū fāngfǎ ràng rén yǎnqián yī liàng.
The research method in this thesis is eye-opening.
The methodology used in the thesis is impressive, unexpected or innovative.
wǒ de lùnwén bèi kāndēng zài xuéshù qīkān shàng.
My thesis was published in an academic journal.
The speaker's thesis was selected to appear in a scholarly publication.